Using The Analyzer/Polarizer For Reflected Light Observation - Olympus GX53 Instructions Manual

Inverted system metallurgical microscope
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4-6 Using the analyzer/polarizer for reflected light observation

b
d
c
e
d
f
1
If the DIC slider is engaged in the light path, remove it from the light
path. For details, see "Inserting the DIC slider" on page 36.
2
Engage the 10X objective or 20X objective in the light path and bring
the sample into focus approximately.
3
If the cover or the dummy slider is attached to the analyzer insertion
slot a or the polarizer insertion slot b , remove it.
Insert the analyzer GX-AN360 c into the analyzer insertion slot a .
4
a
Insert the polarizer GX-PO d or GX-POTP into the polarizer insertion
5
slot b with the display surface facing to the front side.
Rotate the analyzer rotation dial e to adjust the analyzer.
6
Observation with crossed nicols*:
Set the index of the dial to the
position shown in the picture on the
right.
Observation without crossed nicols*:
Rotate the dial while looking at the observed image to set to the
position where the desired image is visible.
TIP
Using the connection plate
Connecting the analyzer (GX-AN360 c or GX-AN) with the polarizer (GX-PO
d or GX-POTP) using the connection plate f provided with the polarizer
as shown in the picture allows you to attach or detach the polarizer and
the analyzer at the same time.
c
Analyzer insertion position
First level (pulled out)
Second level (pressed in)
Polarizer insertion position
First level (pulled out)
Second level (pressed in)
* The crossed Nichols means the state that the field of view becomes the
darkest.
During DIC observation, the analyzer rotation dial must be set
to the crossed Nichols state.
light path
Empty hole
Analyzer
Light path
Empty hole
Polarizer
Dial
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Index
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